Chapter 57

"Thank you, Mr. Garcia. I've already had something to eat, so I'll skip the festivities."

She hadn't told McNeil when she moved out of his house, but she doubted he

cared.

After all, she'd come to Curtis's company without McNeil knowing a thing.

His childhood crush-his little darling—was here, and if she showed up, it would probably just ruin his mood.

They were already on the verge of divorce. There was no point in making things more difficult for each other. Better to part ways with some dignity.

"Alright, then."

Curtis sounded a little disappointed. He'd hoped to introduce Victoria to Violet as well.

Both women were financial prodigies-he thought they could really learn from each other.

Violet glanced at Curtis. She'd just overheard him making a call to "Victoria." So Curtis was clearly on Victoria's side, which left Violet feeling a little sour. With McNeil here, Victoria's presence would only spoil the atmosphere.

"Do you need something else?"

on Curtis's face, McNeil thought he

you today.

he was talking about Victoria and shot a quick glance at McNeil- but he

as odd. If McNeil had recommended Victoria for the job, he

said he couldn't

assistant?" Violet asked, testing the waters-and watching

Marchand is incredibly sharp. She's my new assistant- actually started two days before you. She's a Northriver University grad, works circles around most

"So you've been acting strange lately because of

curious

how it

landed the job at Quantum Core Technologies all on her own- McNeil had

be joking about her with his

on

friends, Victoria was still his wife paper. No matter how indifferent McNeil was, he'd never let Victoria make a fool of him in front

bother to hide a thing. "I'm interested, sure. But

maybe I'll

back a smile, unable to

Now this was juicy.

was working at his company,

best friend behind his

McNeil had no clue, but she

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